Friday, March 11, 2011

The pattern is Simplicity 4236 the same as the purple circle skirt.I have worn the purple one to work a couple of time, and it is so nice to wear (and quick to make!) that I was keen to whip up another one.And this was a very quick finish - I didn't bother with a zip (I can put it on over my head easily enough) and did a very rough zigzag stitch hem on the top and bottom just by eyeing it. You can see the result of this is that the bottom hem it a bit stiff and kind of sticky-outy, but I kind of like that =)

The fabric is some kind of super cheap drapey grey suiting-y kind of stuff. Despite the soft drape in it I'm not completely happy with how it falls from the hip - it kind of sticks out a bit around the seams.I tried to insert pockets in the sides, but they were just to bulky (in a place where I really don't need more bulk!)

I cut this out earlier in the week, then sewed it all up last night.Just in time too - I was in desperate need of a new me-made work skirt after wearing my black one for 4 out of 8 work days in me-Made-March so far!I am keeping up with the challenge - check out a round-up of my outfits below.Click on the day links below to have a closer look at any of the pics, and for details of what I'm wearing =)

Taking the photos has just about been the trickiest bit! I've been taking so many each day to try and get something where I look remotely normal - and as you can see from those shots I'm not quite sure I've achieved that anyway! haha

I have plans for at least one more circle skirt really soon, then I might revisit an old nemesis!